First Philosophers Flashcards
What was the religion of the ancient Greeks?
They believed in mortal gods and goddesses
What was the main question at the start for philosophers?
What was the world made of ?
What were Socrates’ main teachings
He said that you should care less about possessions and focus more about you soul
Socrates’ quote on wealth
‘wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth’
Socrates’ quote on what he knows?
‘The only thing I know is that I know nothing ‘
I know nothing quote by Socrates meaning?
It meaning that we can never know anything for certain as we don’t know if they are correct
The evil quote from Socrates ?
‘Ignorance is the only evil’
Evil quote from Socrates meaning?
It means that if you don’t give thought bout what someone has told is is evil as you never know what is could have been.
Facts about Plato
- philosophical and literal genius
- friend of Socrates and recorded his ideas
- opened up a school ( which was the first uni) known as Academy of Athens
What type of Philosopher was Plato ?
Rationalist meaning he gathered knowledge through reason
What type of Philosopher was Plato ?
Rationalist meaning he gathered knowledge through reason
What type of philosopher was Aristotle
Empiricist meaning he gathered knowledge through senses
Quote from Aristotle - ‘ it is the mark of an …
‘ It is the mark of an educational mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it ’
Quote from Aristotle meaning - ‘ it is a mark of an educational mind …
• being open minded - an educated person should always be willing to hear other POV’s
• Critical thinking - you should consider before we accept or reject something
• Flexibility- should hold and idea and evaluate from a different POV
• He is saying that being close minded can be dangerous
Quote from Aristotle meaning
• being open minded - an educated person should always be willing to hear other POV’s
• Critical thinking - you should consider before we accept or reject something
• Flexibility- should hold and idea and evaluate from a different POV
• He is saying that being close minded can be dangerous
